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GF05 OVG

2005 BMW 750

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,342 mi
Last recorded89,342 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 75083,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OVG
MakeBMW
Model750
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 89,342 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 89,342 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested faulty handbrake switch (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,188 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,007 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 88,908 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 88,605 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 88,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 85,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 83,094 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 83,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 76,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,763 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Both front tyres are worn on the outside edges and are perished

Exhaust emits slight blue smoke at idle

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 76,752 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2015 71,562 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 66,472 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,798 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 60,798 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 53,283 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,482 miles

both rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 25 May 2010 37,189 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 28,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 750?

Based on 25,710 MOT tests across 2,426 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
4,144
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
2,426
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 876
Brake pipe excessively corroded 801
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 487
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 426
position lamp(s) not working 369
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GF05 OVG is a 2005 BMW 750 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 83,416 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 750 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF05 OVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 750 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 750 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF05 OVG registered?

GF05 OVG is a 2005 BMW 750, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is GF05 OVG safe to buy?

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